A glimpse into Cattier champagne's legacy
The man behind the brand leads us through a virtual tour of its
creation.
Jean Jacques Cattier
Being a repository of heritage doesn't come easy. But Cattier Champagne president Jean Jacques Cattier makes the most of it, combining passion with deep knowledge of the craftsmanship involved in creating the perfect bubbly. The man behind the brand, which boasts of the widest and most diverse selection of sparkling wine, leads us through a virtual tour of its creation.
Cattier's vineyards, stately rows of sun-dappled green smattered with luscious purple, are diffused with the sweet, heady aroma of grapes. The meticulously laid-out orchard, primarily Premier Cru, stretches over 30 hectares of the Montagne de Reims terroir and extends to a patch of the prized Clos du Moulin - the rarest 'clos' in the Champagne region.
A sip of Cattier Clos du Moulin Premier Cru Brut yields complexity, a profusion of flavours ranging from yellow plums to lily of the valley. With a hint of mature transitioning from creamy mousse to a surprisingly fresh aftertaste, the sparkling wine is symbolic of the precise care given to selecting the best of nature's bounty in terms of soil, climate and grapes. Cattier, tucked in the Chigny les Roses village in the heart of the Champagne region between Reims and Epernay, preserves the terroir using responsible viticulture methods.
The ideal conditions for ageing have been recreated in Cattier, which has one of the deepest cellars in the Champagne region (up to 30 metres). Dug in the three architectural styles of Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic, the cellars hold the secret to flawless ageing - resulting in smooth concoctions.
Cattier, as an independent family enterprise, produces inventive champagne that tests the borders of conventional flavours and aren't limited by profit constraints. Run by the 11th generation, the brand retains time-tested techniques, seasoned skill and a nose for what clicks.
A brand that produces one million limited edition bottles annually, Cattier began its story under the family name in 1918. An exercise in pure aesthetics, the brand's most iconic range - Armand de Brignac - was first sold in 2006, catapulting it to everyone's must-try list. The opulent bottles in a shade of dull gold marked them out as trendsetters, distinctly different from the trademark green and gold champagne bottles. Cattier followed it up with another distinctively stylish range - the Champagne Cattier Arabesque Saphir in sleek sapphire blue bottles.
Cattier, remarkably, doesn't lose sight of its vision even as it bottles luxury - it remains committed to creating a wide range of wines that, while being exclusive, remain affordable. The Cattier Vintage Champagne 2005, in fact, is renowned for surpassing more expensive wines in terms of taste. It combines smooth and raspy textures to create an elegant, ample flavour with notes of brioche bread and dried fruits with a touch of caramel.
The next time you make a trip to France, do pop by Cattier to experience the best of Champagne's produce.
Cattier Vineyard
A sip of Cattier Clos du Moulin Premier Cru Brut yields complexity, a profusion of flavours ranging from yellow plums to lily of the valley. With a hint of mature transitioning from creamy mousse to a surprisingly fresh aftertaste, the sparkling wine is symbolic of the precise care given to selecting the best of nature's bounty in terms of soil, climate and grapes. Cattier, tucked in the Chigny les Roses village in the heart of the Champagne region between Reims and Epernay, preserves the terroir using responsible viticulture methods.
The ideal conditions for ageing have been recreated in Cattier, which has one of the deepest cellars in the Champagne region (up to 30 metres). Dug in the three architectural styles of Renaissance, Romanesque and Gothic, the cellars hold the secret to flawless ageing - resulting in smooth concoctions.
Cattier Cellar
A brand that produces one million limited edition bottles annually, Cattier began its story under the family name in 1918. An exercise in pure aesthetics, the brand's most iconic range - Armand de Brignac - was first sold in 2006, catapulting it to everyone's must-try list. The opulent bottles in a shade of dull gold marked them out as trendsetters, distinctly different from the trademark green and gold champagne bottles. Cattier followed it up with another distinctively stylish range - the Champagne Cattier Arabesque Saphir in sleek sapphire blue bottles.
Cattier, remarkably, doesn't lose sight of its vision even as it bottles luxury - it remains committed to creating a wide range of wines that, while being exclusive, remain affordable. The Cattier Vintage Champagne 2005, in fact, is renowned for surpassing more expensive wines in terms of taste. It combines smooth and raspy textures to create an elegant, ample flavour with notes of brioche bread and dried fruits with a touch of caramel.
The next time you make a trip to France, do pop by Cattier to experience the best of Champagne's produce.
